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The Law Office of Khoa D Bui | Khoa D Bui
As a US Citizen you may petition for and sponsor your father to become permanent resident, presuming that he met the requirements and has entered the US legally.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/13/2011
Kazmi & Sakata | Harun Kazmi
Yes, you may. As long as he has proof of his original lawful entry on the visa, you may petition him as a Parent of a U.S. citizen. This will be a petition for Residency only (green card), not citizenship.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/13/2011
Fong & Associates | William D. Fong
If he entered lawfully and that and the unauthorized employment are the only immigration violations and he doesn't have any serious criminal history; then you can petition for him and he can adjust status in the US. He will be applying under section 245(a) as an immediate relative.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/13/2011
Law Office of Eric Fisher | Eric Fisher
As a U.S. citizen over 21 years old, you can file a visa petition for your father. If he last entered the U.S. with a visa, he can apply for permanent residency at the same time, but he should speak with an immigration attorney to make sure he is not subject to any unlawful presence bars.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/12/2011
Baughman & Wang | Justin X. Wang
If he entered the US legally yes you can petition him for green card. Just file I-130 and I-485 with the USCIS. Prove your relationship with him and his legal entry to the US.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
Joseph Law Firm | Jeff Joseph
Yes. You can petition for your father once you are 21. The steps in the process vary depending on whether he entered legally or illegally and whether he is covered by certain laws which forgive him for illegal entry. Before you proceed, you should consult with an immigration attorney to determine the best course of action.
Answer Applies to: Colorado
Replied: 10/12/2011
Bus & Nanthaveth, PLLC | Rachel Irene Bus
Yes, you can petition for your father. Because he is considered an "immediate relative" (this is a special term in immigration law) he can probably apply to adjust status to permanent resident without having to leave the country. I would advise you to meet with an attorney to make sure there aren't any other issues that would affect the process.
Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/12/2011
Law Offices of Grinberg and Segal | Alexander Segal
You should be able to petition for your father to receive lawful permanent residence. You cannot petition for him to receive citizenship. We would need more information about the type of visa he entered on, his immigration history, and any criminal record to ascertain his eligibility to adjust his status in the United States.
Answer Applies to: New York
Replied: 10/12/2011
Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC | Reza Athari
If by work visa you mean he was inspected and admitted, yes. But you must talk to an immigration attorney because there may be other issues that may make him deportable. Let us know if we can help.
Answer Applies to: Nevada
Replied: 10/12/2011
Christian Schmidt, Attorney at Law | Christian Schmidt
It appears that your father can obtain permanent resident status through you if he entered the US lawfully and did not leave the country after 1996. You should consult with an experienced immigration lawyer to fully assess your father's situation.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
Richard S. Kolomejec, Attorney at Law | Richard S. Kolomejec
You can apply for a green card for your father as long as you are a US citizen and at least 21 years old. It is OK that his work visa expired as long as he last entered the country legally.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 10/12/2011
The Law Office Kevin L.Dixler | Kevin Lawrence Dixler
Yes, you can file if he still has his visa and I-94 entry card but there are other potential complications. I strongly recommend an appointment with a competent and experienced immigration attorney.
Answer Applies to: Illinois
Replied: 10/12/2011
Law Offices of Caro Kinsella | Caro Kinsella, Esq.
Yes if he was admitted and inspected when he first entered the U.S.
Answer Applies to: Florida
Replied: 10/12/2011
